How To Make Baked Mac and Cheese
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
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Cook the macaroni according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
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In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour until well combined.
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Gradually add the milk while continuously stirring until the mixture thickens.
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Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper until melted and smooth.
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Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix well to coat.
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Transfer the mixture to the greased baking dish and spread it evenly.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden and crispy.
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Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories : 430kcal
- Total Fat : 20g
- Saturated Fat : 12g
- Cholesterol : 58mg
- Sodium : 550mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 41g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Sugar : 6g
- Protein : 21g
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